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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.88, 886.81 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.88, 886.81 and 393.76 is: 543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.88 : 886.81 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.88/886.81 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.88x = 886.81 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.88x = 349,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,183.90/642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.16

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